Urban Heat Island effect is a phenomenon where urban areas, congested with buildings and infrastructure, have significantly higher temperatures compared to their rural counterparts. Such an effect poses a range of impacts on environment, energy, economy, and most importantly, human health.
CENER 21 is thrilled to unveil our latest endeavour, the “Urban Heat Island – Effect on Human Health” project. Thanks to the generous support from the regional project SMART Balkans – Civil Society for a Shared Society in the Western Balkans, this initiative is now a reality. Together with the Center for the Promotion of Civil Society (CPCD), the Center for Research and Policy Making (CRPM), and the Institute for Democracy and Mediation (IDM), and financial backing from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway, we are ready to make a splash!
This eight-month project carries a powerful message: “if the Western Balkans wants to achieve sustainable development, it must ensure more space and support for civil society, as progress cannot be achieved without the contribution of civil society.” After all, progress is a team effort! With 7,556.98 Euros from the SMART Balkan project, we have the fuel to drive change.
Our mission is clear: we want to equip CSOs with the tools to advocate for a cooler and safer climate. By increasing awareness of the Urban Heat Island effect and its impact on human well-being, we’ll empower local communities and decision-makers to tackle this scorching issue head-on. Say goodbye to sweltering summers and hello to sustainable, healthy havens!
How will we make it happen? Brace yourself for an action-packed line-up of activities! We’ll kick things off with meticulous temperature monitoring in both urban and rural areas. Armed with health-related data and insights, we’ll conduct public surveys and prepare comprehensive reports that pack a punch. But that’s not all! Brace yourselves for a sizzling promotional live campaign that will ignite awareness and set the stage for change.
Our ultimate goal? Ensuring human security by cooling down the Urban Heat Island phenomenon and nurturing healthier communities. We’re here to make a difference, and we won’t rest until we’ve transformed the landscape.
With the project’s report on the Urban Heat Island effect and human health, we’ll provide an invaluable resource for locals, decision-makers, researchers, and CSOs. Prepare to be amazed as we unveil ground-breaking findings during our promotional live campaign. Get ready to dive into the deep end of urbanization’s impact on daily life and join us in shaping a brighter, cooler, and more sustainable future.
Stay tuned on our website for updates about this critical initiative, as we strive to further the cause of sustainable development and civil society’s engagement in the Western Balkans.